Downers Grove Garden Walk to support Bridge Communities

2025 Downers Grove Garden Walk
July 12, 2025
Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove

The 19th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk will be held on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The Garden Walk provides an opportunity to view some of the most beautiful gardens in the area and is also a fundraiser that supports the work of Downers Grove First United Methodist Church (DGFUMC) Bridge Board in providing transitional housing and mentoring for previously homeless families. The Bridge Board at DGFUMC is a program partner with Bridge Communities, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Bridge Communities’ focus is to transform the lives of homeless DuPage County families by guiding them to a better future. This is accomplished by providing housing, mentoring, direction, hope, encouragement, and a stable environment in which families can become self-sufficient and sustain their independence. The cost to support each family is around $12,000 - $14,000 annually, and each family is mentored for 2 years. The Garden Walk is the main fundraiser for these efforts, and 100% of the proceeds go to supporting the families.

Tickets for the 2025 Garden Walk go on sale mid-June, 2025. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and may be purchased at the following locations:

● Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove

● Community Bank of Downers Grove, 1111 Warren Ave.

● Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts, 528 N. Cass Ave., Westmont

● The Growing Place, 25W471 Plank Rd., Naperville

● Online (electronic tickets) at dgfumc.org or https://tinyurl.com/DGGardenWalk25 starting in mid-June.

Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the Garden Walk (July 12) for $25 at any of the gardens or in the DGFUMC Parking Lot from 9:30-11 AM. If you are unable to attend, you may also donate at dgfumc.org/give. Select “Give Now” and indicate that your donation is for “Bridge Communities”.

Please visit the DG Garden Walk Event Facebook Page at https://tinyurl.com/DGGardenWalk25 to see photos of the beautiful gardens and for updated information.

We appreciate your support and know you will enjoy the time spent outdoors in the lovely gardens.

NOTE: The event is held on the scheduled date Rain or Shine.